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SCOTTSDALE BUSINESS

New solidcore workout facility coming to Scottsdale

A new workout facility is coming to Scottsdale. Solidcore, a national strength training studio known for high-intensity, low-impact workouts, is bringing a second location to Arizona with its …
CITY GOVERNMENT

Scottsdale city government responds to 5th Avenue road closure fiasco

Three weeks after an unnecessary road closure on Fifth Avenue cost some local stores as much as an estimated 75% of their business for three weeks, Scottsdale city officials have take steps to …
Young adults

Scottsdale educator wants to help young adults prepare for the workforce

According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the U.S. unemployment rate for college graduates ages 22 to 27 was 5.8% in March — higher than the national average of 4%. For Scottsdale …
CONCERT

Country superstar to headline Barrett-Jackson concert in Scottsdale

Cole Swindell will perform at Barrett-Jackson’s annual Rock the Block concert in Scottsdale early next year. Barrett-Jackson announced Wednesday that its auction’s kickoff concert …
ENTERTAINMENT

Alice Cooper Christmas Pudding concert tickets on sale soon

It’s already been a big July for Alice Cooper, and this month will also feature fans’ first crack at tickets to the legendary rocker’s annual Christmas Pudding concert later this year.
NONPROFITS

Scottsdale’s Wilde Wealth Management supports Child Crisis Arizona preschool graduation

Scottsdale-based Wilde Wealth Management Group recently gave new clothes and backpacks filled with school supplies to preschoolers graduating to kindergarten in a program run by Child Crisis Arizona. …
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imagination

Royse Contemporary in Scottsdale celebrates eight years

Royse Contemporary celebrates its eighth anniversary with “People, Places & Things”, a dynamic group exhibition examining the complexities of our everyday life and what we encounter. …
COMMUNITY SERVICE

Local Teens teach life-saving skills to kids

While many youngsters are using the summer as an opportunity to hang out around the pool and have fun, three local teens are busy teaching them how to stay safe. Three friends - Sanath …
Election 2026

Schweikert, Ciscomani well funded to face Dems in toss-up Arizona districts

WASHINGTON — The three Arizona Republicans whose U.S. House seats the Democrats hope to nab next year hold comfortable fundraising leads, midyear campaign filings show. Democrats are …
DONATIONS

Scottsdale-based HomeSmart donates 1,240 pounds of food

Scottsdale-based real estate brokerage HomeSmart was recently inducted into local nonprofit St. Vincent de Paul’s “1,000 Pounds Club” for donating 1,240 pounds of non-perishable …
'HIGH DOLLAR'

Scottsdale home of D'backs' Ketel Marte burglarized during All-Star break: PD

Police are investigating a burglary at a home reportedly owned by Arizona Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte. The incident occurred Tuesday night while Marte was playing in the MLB All-Star game in …
HORSES

Arabian National Breeder Finals to celebrate 15th anniversary at WestWorld of Scottsdale

The Arabian National Breeder Finals is set to celebrate it’s 15th anniversary at the Equidome of WestWorld , 16601 N. Pima Rd. in Scottsdale, Sept. 10- 13 The show, put on by the Arabian …
APARTMENTS

City manager report: 7,592 apartments in Scottsdale’s pipeline

It was common for candidates and residents alike to claim there were over 15,000 apartments in the infamous “pipeline” earmarked for Scottsdale prior to the November 2024 election. …
ENTERTAINMENT

Country superstar to headline Barrett-Jackson concert in Scottsdale

Cole Swindell will perform at Barrett-Jackson’s annual Rock The Block concert in Scottsdale early next year.

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Patrick Buehl

When success hurts: How Arizonans can help teens avoid burnout

Today’s teens are striving for excellence in a world that equates success with self-worth. And because of social media likes, college prep courses and packed resumes, many are silently suffering.
Robert Robb

Can any country consider the U.S. an ally in the wake of Trump’s tariff threats?

Donald Trump believes that, as president, he has the authority to establish tariffs of any amount, on any country, at any time, for any reason. And to change them whenever the whim or inclination moves him.
Lolita Tramel

Dementia and the hidden danger on Valley roads

If you’ve ever had to sit across from a parent or loved one and gently suggest it might be time to stop driving, you know how heartbreaking and complicated it can be. Recent reports of a wrong-way crash on Interstate 10 where an elderly driver beca
Derek Jackson

The social checklist: An online safety guide for Arizona parents

Experts have been telling parents to “watch their kid's screen time” for over a decade. But most of the advice out there is outdated, fear-based or too vague to act on. After spending the last few years building technology for families, studying online behavior and helping parents bridge the digital gap, I’ve concluded the problem isn’t screen time, it’s secrecy.

Speak up: In response to ‘The party is over for Democrats’

Hats off to the writer of this opinion ! Portraying the current Republican Party as the party that advocates for policy, science, civility, religious tolerance, a free press, support for the police, …
Lee Yaiva

How tribal support programs help Indigenous communities overcome mental health disparities

Many people don’t realize just how often untreated mental health issues lead to substance use, especially in communities hit hardest by poverty and systemic barriers.

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SCOTTSDALE EDUCATION

Scottsdale native makes dean’s list

APS is selecting applications from teachers to help them supply their classrooms.

APS readies annual 'Supply My Class' grant program

Arizona Public Service is expanding its Supply My Class program, enabling more public and charter school teachers within APS territory to apply for a chance to win a $500 virtual gift card to buy …
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Arizona to Congress: fund student success as well as access

With FAFSA completions plummeting and college affordability slipping further out of reach, Arizona education advocates are joining a national chorus demanding that Congress center student success …
One of the most celebrated programs receiving funding is the 9th Grade On-Track initiative. At Camelback High School in Phoenix, where the program was piloted in 2019, on-track rates for freshman nearly doubled, with graduation rates climbing from 72% to 92%.

Arizona 2026 budget invests in schools, but future needs a fix

The newly passed bipartisan 2026 Arizona budget delivers a suite of student- and family-focused investments designed to support student success, increase access to meals and childcare, and give …

State budget brings key investments to Maricopa Community Colleges

On June 27, Governor Katie Hobbs approved the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, which includes a significant financial investment in Maricopa Community Colleges and Arizona’s community college …
The $400 million budget the Scottsdale Unified School District has 64 fewer classroom personnel through attrition but classroom ratios for staff to students will remain the same because of the continuing decline in the student body.

Scottsdale Unified School District approves $400 million budget

Unlike the state government, Scottsdale Unified School District has a budget for next year. The district governing board approved the budget 3-0 during its June 24 meeting. Governing board …
Scottsdale Entertainment
Rick and Jan Griggs are married artists who will present at the upcoming Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour this fall.

Creative couple to present in North Scottsdale's Hidden in the Hills

When the Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour returns to Cave Creek, Carefree and Scottsdale this fall, husband-and-wife duo Jan and Rick Griggs will be there showcasing a fusion of abstract painting and fine woodwork that …
‘Casey Curran: Tidal Sky’ will open on Oct. 11 at Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art.

Casey Curran explores quiet persistence of hope in new SMoCA exhibition

Drawing parallels between natural phenomena and present-day concerns, “Casey Curran: Tidal Sky,” opening at Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art on Oct. 11, asks what remains when …
“The Lion in Winter” was among the shows Order Chaos Theater Company staged during the 2024-25 season.

Valley theater named Resident Company at Herberger in Phoenix

After three seasons performing on the Herberger Theater Center’s Kax Stage, Order Chaos Theater Company is officially a Resident Company at the Herberger.
This year’s Canal Convergence will be Nov. 7–16, at the Scottsdale Waterfront. Walter Productions’ fan-favorite fire shows will return for the seventh year.

This year’s Canal Convergence theme is ‘SHOWTIME’

Scottsdale Arts’ Canal Convergence is set to run Nov. 7 - 16 at the Scottsdale Waterfront. The free, 10-night event features large-scale public artworks, created by artists from around the …
Broadway star and Phoenix native Nick Cartell returns home for a heartfelt and humorous evening of music and memories on Oct. 24 at the Herberger Theater Center.

Herberger Theater Center announces 1st shows of 2025-26 season

The Herberger Theater Center shared its first show announcement of the upcoming 2025-26 season.

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